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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 663.89 and 391.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 663.89 and 391.25 is: 587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 663.89 = 391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/663.89 = 391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 663.89 × 391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 259,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,741.69/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.29

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