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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.92, 612 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.92, 612 and 296.32 is: 408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.92 : 612 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.92/612 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.92x = 612 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.92x = 181,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,347.84/443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.51

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