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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 613.80 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 613.80 and 289.50 is: 399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 613.80 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/613.80 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 613.80 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 177,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,695.10/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.46

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