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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.69, 612.32 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.69, 612.32 and 326.04 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.69 : 612.32 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.69/612.32 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.69x = 612.32 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.69x = 199,640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,640.81/443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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