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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.64, 666.48 and 282.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.64, 666.48 and 282.37 is: 423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.64 : 666.48 = 282.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.64/666.48 = 282.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.64x = 666.48 × 282.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.64x = 188,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,193.96/444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.25

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