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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.65, 662.77 and 383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.65, 662.77 and 383.79 is: 575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.65 : 662.77 = 383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.65/662.77 = 383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.65x = 662.77 × 383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.65x = 254,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,363.20/441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.94

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