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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.30, 661.65 and 399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.30, 661.65 and 399.10 is: 597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.30 : 661.65 = 399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.30/661.65 = 399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.30x = 661.65 × 399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.30x = 264,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,064.52/442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.03

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