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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 612.93 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 612.93 and 357.40 is: 492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 612.93 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/612.93 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 612.93 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 219,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,061.18/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.41

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