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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.02, 611.67 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.02, 611.67 and 331.24 is: 457.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.02 : 611.67 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.02/611.67 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.02x = 611.67 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.02x = 202,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,609.57/443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.34

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