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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 665.40 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 665.40 and 307.04 is: 459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 665.40 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/665.40 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 665.40 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 204,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,304.42/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.57

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