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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.73, 666.39 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.73, 666.39 and 322.42 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.73 : 666.39 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.73/666.39 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.73x = 666.39 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.73x = 214,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,857.46/444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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