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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 613.86 and 279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 613.86 and 279.09 is: 385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 613.86 = 279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/613.86 = 279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 613.86 × 279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 171,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,323.44/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.05

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