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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 663.93 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 663.93 and 383.67 is: 573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 663.93 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/663.93 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 663.93 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 254,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,730.02/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.99

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