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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.73, 663.68 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.73, 663.68 and 394.13 is: 590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.73 : 663.68 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.73/663.68 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.73x = 663.68 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.73x = 261,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,570.91/442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.82

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