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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.27, 662.27 and 394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.27, 662.27 and 394.90 is: 592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.27 : 662.27 = 394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.27/662.27 = 394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.27x = 662.27 × 394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.27x = 261,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,526.79/441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.67

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