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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.02, 611.46 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.02, 611.46 and 303.16 is: 418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.02 : 611.46 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.02/611.46 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.02x = 611.46 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.02x = 185,370.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,370.21/443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.42

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