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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.95, 857.06 and 444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.95, 857.06 and 444.41 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.95 : 857.06 = 444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.95/857.06 = 444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.95x = 857.06 × 444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.95x = 380,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,883.81/621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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