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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.73, 663.96 and 391.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.73, 663.96 and 391.43 is: 587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.73 : 663.96 = 391.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.73/663.96 = 391.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.73x = 663.96 × 391.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.73x = 259,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,893.86/442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.03

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