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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 663.96 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 663.96 and 313.56 is: 469.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 663.96 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/663.96 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 663.96 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 208,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,191.30/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.53

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