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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.66, 666.27 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.66, 666.27 and 282.66 is: 423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.66 : 666.27 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.66/666.27 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.66x = 666.27 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.66x = 188,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,327.88/444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.53

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