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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 662.51 and 391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 662.51 and 391.05 is: 585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 662.51 = 391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/662.51 = 391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 662.51 × 391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 259,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,075.51/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.77

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