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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.99, 611.43 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.99, 611.43 and 442.64 is: 609.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.99 : 611.43 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.99/611.43 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.99x = 611.43 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.99x = 270,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,643.38/443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.57

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