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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 612.24 and 313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 612.24 and 313.40 is: 432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 612.24 = 313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/612.24 = 313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 612.24 × 313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 191,876.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,876.02/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.19

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