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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.64, 664.17 and 396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.64, 664.17 and 396.74 is: 593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.64 : 664.17 = 396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.64/664.17 = 396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.64x = 664.17 × 396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.64x = 263,502.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,502.81/443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.96

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