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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.41, 612.36 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.41, 612.36 and 332.71 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.41 : 612.36 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.41/612.36 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.41x = 612.36 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.41x = 203,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,738.30/443.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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