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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.78, 606.48 and 295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.78, 606.48 and 295.24 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.78 : 606.48 = 295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.78/606.48 = 295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.78x = 606.48 × 295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.78x = 179,057.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,057.16/403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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