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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.70, 665.65 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.70, 665.65 and 379.24 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.70 : 665.65 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.70/665.65 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.70x = 665.65 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.70x = 252,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,441.11/444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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