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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.15, 666.15 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.15, 666.15 and 420.06 is: 630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.15 : 666.15 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.15/666.15 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.15x = 666.15 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.15x = 279,822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,822.97/444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.02

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