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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 665.10 and 289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 665.10 and 289.06 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 665.10 = 289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/665.10 = 289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 665.10 × 289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 192,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,250.80/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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