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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.05, 741.69 and 444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.05, 741.69 and 444.63 is: 612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.05 : 741.69 = 444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.05/741.69 = 444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.05x = 741.69 × 444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.05x = 329,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,777.62/538.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.91

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