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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 857.61 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 857.61 and 444.47 is: 612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 857.61 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/857.61 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 857.61 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 381,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,181.92/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.99

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