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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.27, 856.44 and 444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.27, 856.44 and 444.49 is: 612.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.27 : 856.44 = 444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.27/856.44 = 444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.27x = 856.44 × 444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.27x = 380,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,676.87/621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.74

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