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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.14, 664.92 and 397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.14, 664.92 and 397.24 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.14 : 664.92 = 397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.14/664.92 = 397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.14x = 664.92 × 397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.14x = 264,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,132.82/444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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