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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.70, 667.26 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.70, 667.26 and 280.14 is: 420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.70 : 667.26 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.70/667.26 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.70x = 667.26 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.70x = 186,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,926.22/444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.34

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