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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.53, 666.38 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.53, 666.38 and 287.93 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.53 : 666.38 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.53/666.38 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.53x = 666.38 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.53x = 191,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,866.02/444.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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