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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.26, 665.94 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.26, 665.94 and 334.46 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.26 : 665.94 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.26/665.94 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.26x = 665.94 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.26x = 222,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,726.96/444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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