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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.82, 644.33 and 444.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.82, 644.33 and 444.85 is: 614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.82 : 644.33 = 444.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.82/644.33 = 444.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.82x = 644.33 × 444.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.82x = 286,630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,630.20/466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.01

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