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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.43, 611.75 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.43, 611.75 and 303.32 is: 418.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.43 : 611.75 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.43/611.75 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.43x = 611.75 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.43x = 185,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,558.30/443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.46

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