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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 666.88 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 666.88 and 289.76 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 666.88 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/666.88 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 666.88 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 193,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,235.15/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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