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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 666.48 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 666.48 and 281.66 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 666.48 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/666.48 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 666.48 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 187,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,716.02/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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