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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 614.50 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 614.50 and 304.81 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 614.50 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/614.50 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 614.50 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 187,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,305.75/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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