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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 612.75 and 346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 612.75 and 346.42 is: 477.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 612.75 = 346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/612.75 = 346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 612.75 × 346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 212,268.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,268.86/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.14

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