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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.44, 666.66 and 437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.44, 666.66 and 437.18 is: 655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.44 : 666.66 = 437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.44/666.66 = 437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.44x = 666.66 × 437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.44x = 291,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,450.42/444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.77

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