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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.62, 612.26 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.62, 612.26 and 332.92 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.62 : 612.26 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.62/612.26 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.62x = 612.26 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.62x = 203,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,833.60/443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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