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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 627.12 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 627.12 and 444.78 is: 613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 627.12 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/627.12 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 627.12 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 278,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,930.43/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.30

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