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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.38, 611.94 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.38, 611.94 and 327.28 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.38 : 611.94 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.38/611.94 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.38x = 611.94 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.38x = 200,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,275.72/443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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