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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.68, 664.98 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.68, 664.98 and 389.68 is: 584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.68 : 664.98 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.68/664.98 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.68x = 664.98 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.68x = 259,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,129.41/443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.05

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