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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.49, 612.86 and 332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.49, 612.86 and 332.77 is: 459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.49 : 612.86 = 332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.49/612.86 = 332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.49x = 612.86 × 332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.49x = 203,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,942.92/443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.86

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