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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.95, 944.23 and 444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.95, 944.23 and 444.97 is: 614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.95 : 944.23 = 444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.95/944.23 = 444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.95x = 944.23 × 444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.95x = 420,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,156.68/683.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.31

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