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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.64, 611.94 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.64, 611.94 and 317.37 is: 437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.64 : 611.94 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.64/611.94 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.64x = 611.94 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.64x = 194,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,208.34/443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.77

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