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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.95, 666.51 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.95, 666.51 and 308.26 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.95 : 666.51 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.95/666.51 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.95x = 666.51 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.95x = 205,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,459.78/444.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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