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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.91, 665.50 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.91, 665.50 and 394.61 is: 592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.91 : 665.50 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.91/665.50 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.91x = 665.50 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.91x = 262,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,607.65/442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.92

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