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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 667.16 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 667.16 and 417.68 is: 626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 667.16 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/667.16 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 667.16 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 278,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,659.39/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.82

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