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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 663.90 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 663.90 and 346.60 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 663.90 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/663.90 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 663.90 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 230,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,107.74/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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