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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 661.50 and 393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 661.50 and 393.96 is: 589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 661.50 = 393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/661.50 = 393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 661.50 × 393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 260,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,604.54/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.66

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