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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.21, 742.48 and 444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.21, 742.48 and 444.61 is: 613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.21 : 742.48 = 444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.21/742.48 = 444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.21x = 742.48 × 444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.21x = 330,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,114.03/538.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.36

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