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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.45, 612.29 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.45, 612.29 and 312.64 is: 431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.45 : 612.29 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.45/612.29 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.45x = 612.29 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.45x = 191,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,426.35/443.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.68

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