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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.67, 662.38 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.67, 662.38 and 404.70 is: 604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.67 : 662.38 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.67/662.38 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.67x = 662.38 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.67x = 268,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,064.17/443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.20

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