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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.69, 667.85 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.69, 667.85 and 387.32 is: 581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.69 : 667.85 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.69/667.85 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.69x = 667.85 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.69x = 258,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,666.39/444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.68

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