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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 612.21 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 612.21 and 332.87 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 612.21 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/612.21 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 612.21 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 203,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,787.87/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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