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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 665.66 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 665.66 and 287.96 is: 431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 665.66 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/665.66 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 665.66 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 191,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,680.85/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.17

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