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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 665.28 and 399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 665.28 and 399.02 is: 597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 665.28 = 399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/665.28 = 399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 665.28 × 399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 265,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,460.03/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.78

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