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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 667.14 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 667.14 and 282.34 is: 423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 667.14 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/667.14 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 667.14 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 188,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,360.31/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.40

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