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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.12, 665.37 and 427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.12, 665.37 and 427.92 is: 641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.12 : 665.37 = 427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.12/665.37 = 427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.12x = 665.37 × 427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.12x = 284,725.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,725.13/444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.10

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