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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 615.02 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 615.02 and 334.88 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 615.02 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/615.02 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 615.02 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 205,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,957.90/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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