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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.16, 665.52 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.16, 665.52 and 282.16 is: 422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.16 : 665.52 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.16/665.52 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.16x = 665.52 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.16x = 187,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,783.12/444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.78

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