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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.36, 665.12 and 306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.36, 665.12 and 306.47 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.36 : 665.12 = 306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.36/665.12 = 306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.36x = 665.12 × 306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.36x = 203,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,834.47/443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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