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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 611.70 and 345.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 611.70 and 345.42 is: 476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 611.70 = 345.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/611.70 = 345.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 611.70 × 345.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 211,293.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,293.41/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.34

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