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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 665.96 and 399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 665.96 and 399.39 is: 598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 665.96 = 399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/665.96 = 399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 665.96 × 399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 265,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,975.77/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.40

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