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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 611.50 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 611.50 and 345.12 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 611.50 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/611.50 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 611.50 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 211,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,040.88/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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