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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 665.90 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 665.90 and 281.62 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 665.90 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/665.90 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 665.90 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 187,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,530.76/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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