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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 614.14 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 614.14 and 279.32 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 614.14 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/614.14 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 614.14 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 171,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,541.58/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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