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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.26, 666.42 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.26, 666.42 and 323.96 is: 485.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.26 : 666.42 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.26/666.42 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.26x = 666.42 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.26x = 215,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,893.42/444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.96

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