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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 610.47 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 610.47 and 388.62 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 610.47 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/610.47 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 610.47 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 237,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,240.85/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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