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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 664.02 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 664.02 and 390.84 is: 586.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 664.02 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/664.02 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 664.02 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 259,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,525.58/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.26

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