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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.77, 607.20 and 295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.77, 607.20 and 295.42 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.77 : 607.20 = 295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.77/607.20 = 295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.77x = 607.20 × 295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.77x = 179,379.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,379.02/404.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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