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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 664.77 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 664.77 and 289.28 is: 433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 664.77 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/664.77 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 664.77 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 192,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,307.41/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.53

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