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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 666.48 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 666.48 and 282.30 is: 423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 666.48 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/666.48 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 666.48 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 188,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,147.30/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.47

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