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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.47, 667.31 and 429.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.47, 667.31 and 429.89 is: 645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.47 : 667.31 = 429.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.47/667.31 = 429.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.47x = 667.31 × 429.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.47x = 286,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,864.41/444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.42

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