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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.80, 698.20 and 444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.80, 698.20 and 444.28 is: 613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.80 : 698.20 = 444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.80/698.20 = 444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.80x = 698.20 × 444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.80x = 310,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,196.30/505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.28

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