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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 667.80 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 667.80 and 283.20 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 667.80 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/667.80 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 667.80 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 189,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,120.96/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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