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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.04, 662.31 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.04, 662.31 and 396.95 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.04 : 662.31 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.04/662.31 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.04x = 662.31 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.04x = 262,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,900.64/442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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