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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.47, 666.51 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.47, 666.51 and 277.70 is: 416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.47 : 666.51 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.47/666.51 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.47x = 666.51 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.47x = 185,086.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,086.49/444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.43

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