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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.93, 626.48 and 444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.93, 626.48 and 444.71 is: 612.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.93 : 626.48 = 444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.93/626.48 = 444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.93x = 626.48 × 444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.93x = 278,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,601.92/454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.41

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