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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.35, 611.61 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.35, 611.61 and 344.43 is: 475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.35 : 611.61 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.35/611.61 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.35x = 611.61 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.35x = 210,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,656.83/443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.15

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