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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.57, 664.00 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.57, 664.00 and 289.17 is: 432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.57 : 664.00 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.57/664.00 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.57x = 664.00 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.57x = 192,008.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,008.16/443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.87

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