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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 612.28 and 312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 612.28 and 312.87 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 612.28 = 312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/612.28 = 312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 612.28 × 312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 191,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,562.48/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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