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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 614.35 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 614.35 and 305.31 is: 421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 614.35 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/614.35 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 614.35 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 187,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,567.20/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.65

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