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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 612 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 612 and 319.32 is: 440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 612 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/612 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 612 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 195,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,423.84/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.74

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