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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 666.74 and 307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 666.74 and 307.37 is: 460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 666.74 = 307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/666.74 = 307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 666.74 × 307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 204,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,935.87/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.82

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