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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.85, 612.68 and 304.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.85, 612.68 and 304.17 is: 419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.85 : 612.68 = 304.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.85/612.68 = 304.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.85x = 612.68 × 304.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.85x = 186,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,357.35/443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.87

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