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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 612.36 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 612.36 and 312.93 is: 432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 612.36 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/612.36 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 612.36 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 191,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,625.81/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.23

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