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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 856.78 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 856.78 and 444 is: 612.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 856.78 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/856.78 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 856.78 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 380,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,410.32/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.56

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