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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.98, 611.38 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.98, 611.38 and 303.95 is: 418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.98 : 611.38 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.98/611.38 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.98x = 611.38 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.98x = 185,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,825.89/443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.55

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