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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 620.87 and 444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 620.87 and 444.64 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 620.87 = 444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/620.87 = 444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 620.87 × 444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 276,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,063.64/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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