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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.97, 612.63 and 312.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.97, 612.63 and 312.75 is: 431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.97 : 612.63 = 312.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.97/612.63 = 312.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.97x = 612.63 × 312.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.97x = 191,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,600.03/443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.56

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