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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.76, 667.74 and 282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.76, 667.74 and 282.04 is: 423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.76 : 667.74 = 282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.76/667.74 = 282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.76x = 667.74 × 282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.76x = 188,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,329.39/444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.44

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