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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 666.83 and 201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 666.83 and 201.03 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 666.83 = 201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/666.83 = 201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 666.83 × 201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 134,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,054.59/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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