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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 611.97 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 611.97 and 286.22 is: 394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 611.97 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/611.97 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 611.97 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 175,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,158.05/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.77

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