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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 613.98 and 279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 613.98 and 279.22 is: 385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 613.98 = 279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/613.98 = 279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 613.98 × 279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 171,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,435.50/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.35

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