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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 666.60 and 306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 666.60 and 306.13 is: 458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 666.60 = 306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/666.60 = 306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 666.60 × 306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 204,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,064.69/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.60

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