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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 614.15 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 614.15 and 279.08 is: 385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 614.15 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/614.15 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 614.15 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 171,395.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,395.87/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.19

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