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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 613.98 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 613.98 and 287.55 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 613.98 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/613.98 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 613.98 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 176,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,549.95/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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