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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.51, 666.09 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.51, 666.09 and 279.99 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.51 : 666.09 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.51/666.09 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.51x = 666.09 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.51x = 186,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,498.54/444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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