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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.34, 667.86 and 431.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.34, 667.86 and 431.65 is: 648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.34 : 667.86 = 431.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.34/667.86 = 431.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.34x = 667.86 × 431.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.34x = 288,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,281.77/444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.79

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