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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 664.74 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 664.74 and 386.10 is: 578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 664.74 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/664.74 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 664.74 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 256,656.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,656.11/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.45

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