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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.90, 666.81 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.90, 666.81 and 322.86 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.90 : 666.81 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.90/666.81 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.90x = 666.81 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.90x = 215,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,286.28/444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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