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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.10, 611.43 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.10, 611.43 and 296.01 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.10 : 611.43 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.10/611.43 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.10x = 611.43 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.10x = 180,989.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,989.39/443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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