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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 665.82 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 665.82 and 290.66 is: 435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 665.82 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/665.82 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 665.82 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 193,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,523.91/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.45

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