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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.64, 666.24 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.64, 666.24 and 281.80 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.64 : 666.24 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.64/666.24 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.64x = 666.24 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.64x = 187,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,746.43/444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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