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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 667.20 and 426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 667.20 and 426.80 is: 640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 667.20 = 426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/667.20 = 426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 667.20 × 426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 284,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,760.96/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.20

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