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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.64, 665.67 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.64, 665.67 and 397.74 is: 595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.64 : 665.67 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.64/665.67 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.64x = 665.67 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.64x = 264,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,763.59/444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.46

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