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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.07, 665.49 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.07, 665.49 and 386.43 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.07 : 665.49 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.07/665.49 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.07x = 665.49 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.07x = 257,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,165.30/444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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