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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 610.85 and 318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 610.85 and 318.65 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 610.85 = 318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/610.85 = 318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 610.85 × 318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 194,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,642.71/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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