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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.45, 665.24 and 399.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.45, 665.24 and 399.89 is: 599.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.45 : 665.24 = 399.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.45/665.24 = 399.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.45x = 665.24 × 399.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.45x = 266,022.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,022.49/443.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.89

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