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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.44, 660.54 and 390.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.44, 660.54 and 390.86 is: 584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.44 : 660.54 = 390.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.44/660.54 = 390.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.44x = 660.54 × 390.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.44x = 258,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,178.66/441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.86

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