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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.27, 664.46 and 395.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.27, 664.46 and 395.87 is: 592.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.27 : 664.46 = 395.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.27/664.46 = 395.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.27x = 664.46 × 395.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.27x = 263,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,039.78/444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.07

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