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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.90, 663.55 and 391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.90, 663.55 and 391.70 is: 586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.90 : 663.55 = 391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.90/663.55 = 391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.90x = 663.55 × 391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.90x = 259,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,912.54/442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.84

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