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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 664.83 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 664.83 and 306.86 is: 459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 664.83 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/664.83 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 664.83 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 204,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,012.88/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.40

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