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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.03, 612.39 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.03, 612.39 and 312.96 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.03 : 612.39 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.03/612.39 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.03x = 612.39 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.03x = 191,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,653.57/444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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