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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.48, 665.28 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.48, 665.28 and 313.47 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.48 : 665.28 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.48/665.28 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.48x = 665.28 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.48x = 208,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,545.32/443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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