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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 612.38 and 319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 612.38 and 319.77 is: 441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 612.38 = 319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/612.38 = 319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 612.38 × 319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 195,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,820.75/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.34

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