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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 666.96 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 666.96 and 307.44 is: 460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 666.96 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/666.96 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 666.96 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 205,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,050.18/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.99

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