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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 613.85 and 287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 613.85 and 287.57 is: 396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 613.85 = 287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/613.85 = 287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 613.85 × 287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 176,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,524.94/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.70

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