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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.66, 611.94 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.66, 611.94 and 303.53 is: 418.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.66 : 611.94 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.66/611.94 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.66x = 611.94 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.66x = 185,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,742.15/443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.66

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