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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.92, 665.96 and 427.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.92, 665.96 and 427.91 is: 640.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.92 : 665.96 = 427.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.92/665.96 = 427.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.92x = 665.96 × 427.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.92x = 284,965.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,965.47/444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.49

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