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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 611.46 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 611.46 and 345.12 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 611.46 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/611.46 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 611.46 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 211,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,027.08/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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