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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.16, 664.98 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.16, 664.98 and 270.28 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.16 : 664.98 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.16/664.98 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.16x = 664.98 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.16x = 179,730.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,730.79/444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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