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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.76, 743.19 and 444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.76, 743.19 and 444.95 is: 613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.76 : 743.19 = 444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.76/743.19 = 444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.76x = 743.19 × 444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.76x = 330,678.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,678.67/538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.78

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