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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.33, 666.37 and 418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.33, 666.37 and 418.96 is: 628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.33 : 666.37 = 418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.33/666.37 = 418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.33x = 666.37 × 418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.33x = 279,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,179.66/444.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.32

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