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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 666.40 and 281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 666.40 and 281.91 is: 422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 666.40 = 281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/666.40 = 281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 666.40 × 281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 187,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,864.82/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.43

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