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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.31, 611.93 and 310.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.31, 611.93 and 310.53 is: 428.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.31 : 611.93 = 310.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.31/611.93 = 310.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.31x = 611.93 × 310.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.31x = 190,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,022.62/443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.65

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