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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 665.64 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 665.64 and 379.50 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 665.64 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/665.64 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 665.64 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 252,610.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,610.38/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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