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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 613.46 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 613.46 and 287.31 is: 396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 613.46 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/613.46 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 613.46 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 176,248.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,248.69/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.12

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