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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 664.63 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 664.63 and 406.20 is: 608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 664.63 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/664.63 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 664.63 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 269,972.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,972.71/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.05

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