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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.86, 611.88 and 391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.86, 611.88 and 391.63 is: 539.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.86 : 611.88 = 391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.86/611.88 = 391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.86x = 611.88 × 391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.86x = 239,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,630.56/443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.88

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