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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.20, 611.76 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.20, 611.76 and 312.24 is: 430.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.20 : 611.76 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.20/611.76 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.20x = 611.76 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.20x = 191,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,015.94/443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.99

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