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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.87, 664.63 and 391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.87, 664.63 and 391.97 is: 586.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.87 : 664.63 = 391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.87/664.63 = 391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.87x = 664.63 × 391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.87x = 260,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,515.02/443.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.92

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