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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.54, 666.78 and 323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.54, 666.78 and 323.54 is: 485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.54 : 666.78 = 323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.54/666.78 = 323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.54x = 666.78 × 323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.54x = 215,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,733.53/444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.30

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