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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 612.60 and 311.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 612.60 and 311.35 is: 429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 612.60 = 311.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/612.60 = 311.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 612.60 × 311.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 190,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,733.01/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.40

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