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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.16, 666.80 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.16, 666.80 and 281.28 is: 422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.16 : 666.80 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.16/666.80 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.16x = 666.80 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.16x = 187,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,557.50/444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.27

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