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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.95, 614.01 and 279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.95, 614.01 and 279.25 is: 385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.95 : 614.01 = 279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.95/614.01 = 279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.95x = 614.01 × 279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.95x = 171,460.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,460.76/444.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.35

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