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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.05, 604.86 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.05, 604.86 and 295.11 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.05 : 604.86 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.05/604.86 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.05x = 604.86 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.05x = 178,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,500.23/403.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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