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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.67, 665.43 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.67, 665.43 and 389.68 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.67 : 665.43 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.67/665.43 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.67x = 665.43 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.67x = 259,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,304.76/444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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