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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.53, 665.78 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.53, 665.78 and 213.59 is: 319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.53 : 665.78 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.53/665.78 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.53x = 665.78 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.53x = 142,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,199.55/444.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.89

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