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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 605.46 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.52, 605.46 and 296.28 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.52 : 605.46 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.52/605.46 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.52x = 605.46 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.52x = 179,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,385.69/404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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