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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 663.60 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 663.60 and 398.54 is: 597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 663.60 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/663.60 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 663.60 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 264,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,471.14/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.97

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