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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 667.26 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 667.26 and 283.20 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 667.26 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/667.26 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 667.26 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 188,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,968.03/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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