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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.67, 666.43 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.67, 666.43 and 389.70 is: 584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.67 : 666.43 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.67/666.43 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.67x = 666.43 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.67x = 259,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,707.77/444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.05

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