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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 666.61 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 666.61 and 305.90 is: 458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 666.61 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/666.61 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 666.61 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 203,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,911.90/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.68

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