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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.06, 665.46 and 423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.06, 665.46 and 423.39 is: 634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.06 : 665.46 = 423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.06/665.46 = 423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.06x = 665.46 × 423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.06x = 281,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,749.11/444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.48

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