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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 631.94 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 631.94 and 444.04 is: 612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 631.94 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/631.94 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 631.94 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 280,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,606.64/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.17

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