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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 614.55 and 395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 614.55 and 395.47 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 614.55 = 395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/614.55 = 395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 614.55 × 395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 243,036.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,036.09/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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