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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 612.56 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 612.56 and 355.46 is: 490.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 612.56 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/612.56 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 612.56 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 217,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,735.74/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.46

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