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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 611.73 and 345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 611.73 and 345.06 is: 475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 611.73 = 345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/611.73 = 345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 611.73 × 345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 211,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,083.55/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.73

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