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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.07, 666.83 and 282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.07, 666.83 and 282.07 is: 423.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.07 : 666.83 = 282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.07/666.83 = 282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.07x = 666.83 × 282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.07x = 188,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,092.74/444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.57

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