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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.22, 666.87 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.22, 666.87 and 282.58 is: 424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.22 : 666.87 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.22/666.87 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.22x = 666.87 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.22x = 188,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,444.12/444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.21

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