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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 665.01 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 665.01 and 394.92 is: 591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 665.01 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/665.01 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 665.01 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 262,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,625.75/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.78

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