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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 667.32 and 417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 667.32 and 417.84 is: 626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 667.32 = 417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/667.32 = 417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 667.32 × 417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 278,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,832.99/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.82

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