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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.26, 610.86 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.26, 610.86 and 318.70 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.26 : 610.86 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.26/610.86 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.26x = 610.86 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.26x = 194,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,681.08/443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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