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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 612.59 and 296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 612.59 and 296.31 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 612.59 = 296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/612.59 = 296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 612.59 × 296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 181,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,516.54/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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