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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 613.50 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 613.50 and 289.80 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 613.50 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/613.50 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 613.50 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 177,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,792.30/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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