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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.89, 612.11 and 431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.89, 612.11 and 431.93 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.89 : 612.11 = 431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.89/612.11 = 431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.89x = 612.11 × 431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.89x = 264,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,386.51/444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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