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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 606.66 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 606.66 and 323.79 is: 485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 606.66 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/606.66 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 606.66 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 196,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,430.44/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.69

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