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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.64, 702.99 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.64, 702.99 and 444.30 is: 612.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.64 : 702.99 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.64/702.99 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.64x = 702.99 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.64x = 312,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,338.46/509.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.86

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