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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 604.88 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 604.88 and 295.20 is: 442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 604.88 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/604.88 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 604.88 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 178,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,560.58/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.60

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