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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 665.16 and 436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 665.16 and 436.18 is: 654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 665.16 = 436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/665.16 = 436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 665.16 × 436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 290,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,129.49/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.27

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