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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 663.72 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 663.72 and 306.16 is: 458.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 663.72 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/663.72 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 663.72 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 203,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,204.52/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.41

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