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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 665.55 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 665.55 and 307.08 is: 459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 665.55 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/665.55 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 665.55 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 204,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,377.09/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.87

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