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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.69, 666.63 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.69, 666.63 and 262.44 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.69 : 666.63 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.69/666.63 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.69x = 666.63 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.69x = 174,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,950.38/444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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