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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 663.75 and 395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 663.75 and 395.46 is: 591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 663.75 = 395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/663.75 = 395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 663.75 × 395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 262,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,486.58/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.91

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