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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.19, 666.29 and 281.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.19, 666.29 and 281.53 is: 422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.19 : 666.29 = 281.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.19/666.29 = 281.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.19x = 666.29 × 281.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.19x = 187,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,580.05/444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.30

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