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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 663.93 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 663.93 and 383.58 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 663.93 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/663.93 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 663.93 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 254,670.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,670.27/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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