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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.66, 611.93 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.66, 611.93 and 286.29 is: 394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.66 : 611.93 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.66/611.93 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.66x = 611.93 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.66x = 175,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,190.16/443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.88

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