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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 664.74 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 664.74 and 306.12 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 664.74 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/664.74 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 664.74 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 203,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,490.21/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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