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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 666.24 and 424.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 666.24 and 424.73 is: 636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 666.24 = 424.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/666.24 = 424.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 666.24 × 424.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 282,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,968.78/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.20

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