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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.44, 654.90 and 393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.44, 654.90 and 393.70 is: 589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.44 : 654.90 = 393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.44/654.90 = 393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.44x = 654.90 × 393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.44x = 257,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,834.13/437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.42

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