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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 630.74 and 444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 630.74 and 444.83 is: 614.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 630.74 = 444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/630.74 = 444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 630.74 × 444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 280,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,566.70/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.61

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