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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.57, 665.82 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.57, 665.82 and 306.96 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.57 : 665.82 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.57/665.82 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.57x = 665.82 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.57x = 204,380.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,380.11/444.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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