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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 665.88 and 423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 665.88 and 423.79 is: 635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 665.88 = 423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/665.88 = 423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 665.88 × 423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 282,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,193.29/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.23

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