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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.49, 667.64 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.49, 667.64 and 389.81 is: 585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.49 : 667.64 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.49/667.64 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.49x = 667.64 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.49x = 260,255.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,255.39/444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.52

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