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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 611.01 and 427.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 611.01 and 427.38 is: 588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 611.01 = 427.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/611.01 = 427.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 611.01 × 427.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 261,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,133.45/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.22

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