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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.74, 612.08 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.74, 612.08 and 338.44 is: 466.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.74 : 612.08 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.74/612.08 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.74x = 612.08 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.74x = 207,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,150.66/443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.83

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