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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.63, 743.02 and 444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.63, 743.02 and 444.82 is: 613.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.63 : 743.02 = 444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.63/743.02 = 444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.63x = 743.02 × 444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.63x = 330,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,512.01/538.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.62

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