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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.91, 614.10 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.91, 614.10 and 279.02 is: 385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.91 : 614.10 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.91/614.10 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.91x = 614.10 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.91x = 171,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,346.18/444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.13

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