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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 612.18 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 612.18 and 312.84 is: 431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 612.18 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/612.18 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 612.18 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 191,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,514.39/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.11

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