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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.18, 663.54 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.18, 663.54 and 394.66 is: 592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.18 : 663.54 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.18/663.54 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.18x = 663.54 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.18x = 261,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,872.70/442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.23

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