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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.05, 796.38 and 444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.05, 796.38 and 444.40 is: 613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.05 : 796.38 = 444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.05/796.38 = 444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.05x = 796.38 × 444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.05x = 353,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,911.27/577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.31

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