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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.97, 612.02 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.97, 612.02 and 286.59 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.97 : 612.02 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.97/612.02 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.97x = 612.02 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.97x = 175,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,397.17/443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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