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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 665.43 and 384.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 665.43 and 384.58 is: 575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 665.43 = 384.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/665.43 = 384.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 665.43 × 384.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 255,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,911.07/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.35

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