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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.16, 611.74 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.16, 611.74 and 303.74 is: 419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.16 : 611.74 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.16/611.74 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.16x = 611.74 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.16x = 185,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,809.91/443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.28

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