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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.90, 612.27 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.90, 612.27 and 403.50 is: 555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.90 : 612.27 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.90/612.27 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.90x = 612.27 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.90x = 247,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,050.95/444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.30

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