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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.14, 663.49 and 305.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.14, 663.49 and 305.85 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.14 : 663.49 = 305.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.14/663.49 = 305.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.14x = 663.49 × 305.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.14x = 202,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,928.42/443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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