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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.51, 664.77 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.51, 664.77 and 396.06 is: 592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.51 : 664.77 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.51/664.77 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.51x = 664.77 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.51x = 263,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,288.81/444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.31

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