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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 666.42 and 289.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 666.42 and 289.79 is: 435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 666.42 = 289.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/666.42 = 289.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 666.42 × 289.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 193,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,122.43/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.33

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