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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.09, 663.71 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.09, 663.71 and 345.48 is: 517.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.09 : 663.71 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.09/663.71 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.09x = 663.71 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.09x = 229,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,299.39/443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.51

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