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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.97, 612.92 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.97, 612.92 and 304.29 is: 420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.97 : 612.92 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.97/612.92 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.97x = 612.92 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.97x = 186,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,505.43/443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.09

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