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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.36, 611.49 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.36, 611.49 and 310.55 is: 428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.36 : 611.49 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.36/611.49 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.36x = 611.49 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.36x = 189,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,895.16/443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.31

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