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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 665.91 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 665.91 and 306.20 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 665.91 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/665.91 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 665.91 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 203,898.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,898.31/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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