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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 613.48 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 613.48 and 279.07 is: 384.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 613.48 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/613.48 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 613.48 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 171,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,203.86/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.87

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