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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.16, 604.38 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.16, 604.38 and 294.82 is: 440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.16 : 604.38 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.16/604.38 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.16x = 604.38 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.16x = 178,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,183.31/404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.87

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