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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.99, 615.36 and 400.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.99, 615.36 and 400.65 is: 554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.99 : 615.36 = 400.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.99/615.36 = 400.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.99x = 615.36 × 400.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.99x = 246,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,543.98/444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.04

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