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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 666.48 and 390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 666.48 and 390.68 is: 585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 666.48 = 390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/666.48 = 390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 666.48 × 390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 260,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,380.41/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.55

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