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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 665.58 and 389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 665.58 and 389.48 is: 583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 665.58 = 389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/665.58 = 389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 665.58 × 389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 259,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,230.10/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.59

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