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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 665.49 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 665.49 and 308.09 is: 460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 665.49 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/665.49 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 665.49 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 205,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,030.81/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.97

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