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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.01, 611.40 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.01, 611.40 and 332.28 is: 458.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.01 : 611.40 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.01/611.40 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.01x = 611.40 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.01x = 203,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,155.99/443.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.58

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