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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.74, 665.83 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.74, 665.83 and 289.62 is: 434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.74 : 665.83 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.74/665.83 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.74x = 665.83 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.74x = 192,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,837.68/443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.57

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