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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 886.14 and 444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 886.14 and 444.69 is: 614.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 886.14 = 444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/886.14 = 444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 886.14 × 444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 394,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,057.60/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.26

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