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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.87, 612.62 and 338.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.87, 612.62 and 338.79 is: 467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.87 : 612.62 = 338.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.87/612.62 = 338.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.87x = 612.62 × 338.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.87x = 207,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,549.53/443.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.59

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