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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 666.30 and 427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 666.30 and 427.40 is: 641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 666.30 = 427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/666.30 = 427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 666.30 × 427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 284,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,776.62/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.10

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