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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.93, 627.31 and 444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.93, 627.31 and 444.89 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.93 : 627.31 = 444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.93/627.31 = 444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.93x = 627.31 × 444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.93x = 279,083.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,083.95/454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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