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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.76, 667.44 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.76, 667.44 and 282.28 is: 423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.76 : 667.44 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.76/667.44 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.76x = 667.44 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.76x = 188,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,404.96/444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.61

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