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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.31, 612.05 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.31, 612.05 and 318.89 is: 440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.31 : 612.05 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.31/612.05 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.31x = 612.05 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.31x = 195,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,171.97/443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.26

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