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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.91, 662.32 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.91, 662.32 and 259.44 is: 388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.91 : 662.32 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.91/662.32 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.91x = 662.32 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.91x = 171,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,832.30/441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.84

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