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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 613.22 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 613.22 and 357.56 is: 492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 613.22 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/613.22 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 613.22 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 219,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,262.94/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.90

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