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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.27, 662.96 and 394.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.27, 662.96 and 394.87 is: 590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.27 : 662.96 = 394.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.27/662.96 = 394.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.27x = 662.96 × 394.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.27x = 261,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,783.02/443.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.57

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