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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 664.20 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 664.20 and 397.35 is: 596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 664.20 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/664.20 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 664.20 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 263,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,919.87/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.03

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