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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.56, 611.46 and 312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.56, 611.46 and 312.52 is: 430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.56 : 611.46 = 312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.56/611.46 = 312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.56x = 611.46 × 312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.56x = 191,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,093.48/443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.82

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