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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.97, 665.87 and 419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.97, 665.87 and 419.85 is: 629.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.97 : 665.87 = 419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.97/665.87 = 419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.97x = 665.87 × 419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.97x = 279,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,563.42/443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.69

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