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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.86, 614.21 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.86, 614.21 and 279.15 is: 385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.86 : 614.21 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.86/614.21 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.86x = 614.21 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.86x = 171,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,455.33/444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.42

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