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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.13, 662.90 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.13, 662.90 and 392.24 is: 585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.13 : 662.90 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.13/662.90 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.13x = 662.90 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.13x = 260,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,015.59/444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.45

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