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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.47, 664.17 and 260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.47, 664.17 and 260.98 is: 390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.47 : 664.17 = 260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.47/664.17 = 260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.47x = 664.17 × 260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.47x = 173,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,335.09/443.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.86

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