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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 612.27 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 612.27 and 312.84 is: 431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 612.27 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/612.27 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 612.27 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 191,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,542.55/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.87

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