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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.37, 665.61 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.37, 665.61 and 289.61 is: 433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.37 : 665.61 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.37/665.61 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.37x = 665.61 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.37x = 192,764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,764.53/444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.80

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