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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 612 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 612 and 312.66 is: 431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 612 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/612 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 612 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 191,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,347.92/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.08

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