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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.47, 665.82 and 428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.47, 665.82 and 428.94 is: 642.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.47 : 665.82 = 428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.47/665.82 = 428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.47x = 665.82 × 428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.47x = 285,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,596.83/444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.56

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