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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.85, 665.43 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.85, 665.43 and 306.50 is: 459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.85 : 665.43 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.85/665.43 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.85x = 665.43 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.85x = 203,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,949.82/443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.51

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