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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.89, 613.69 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.89, 613.69 and 289.64 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.89 : 613.69 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.89/613.69 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.89x = 613.69 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.89x = 177,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,745.38/444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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