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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.99, 613.63 and 287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.99, 613.63 and 287.59 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.99 : 613.63 = 287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.99/613.63 = 287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.99x = 613.63 × 287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.99x = 176,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,473.85/444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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