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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.66, 666.09 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.66, 666.09 and 305.40 is: 457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.66 : 666.09 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.66/666.09 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.66x = 666.09 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.66x = 203,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,423.89/444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.48

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