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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 618.18 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 618.18 and 444.24 is: 609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 618.18 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/618.18 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 618.18 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 274,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,620.28/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.29

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