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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 665.62 and 304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 665.62 and 304.37 is: 456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 665.62 = 304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/665.62 = 304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 665.62 × 304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 202,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,594.76/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.79

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