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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 666.54 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 666.54 and 427.32 is: 641.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 666.54 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/666.54 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 666.54 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 284,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,825.87/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.24

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