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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 557.89 and 305.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 557.89 and 305.89 is: 421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 557.89 = 305.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/557.89 = 305.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 557.89 × 305.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 170,652.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,652.97/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.95

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