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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.38, 625.59 and 444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.38, 625.59 and 444.17 is: 614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.38 : 625.59 = 444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.38/625.59 = 444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.38x = 625.59 × 444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.38x = 277,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,868.31/452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.24

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