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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.72, 611.51 and 319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.72, 611.51 and 319.17 is: 439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.72 : 611.51 = 319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.72/611.51 = 319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.72x = 611.51 × 319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.72x = 195,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,171.41/443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.85

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