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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 611.48 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 611.48 and 319.50 is: 440.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 611.48 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/611.48 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 611.48 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 195,367.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,367.86/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.57

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