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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.14, 606.62 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.14, 606.62 and 295.11 is: 441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.14 : 606.62 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.14/606.62 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.14x = 606.62 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.14x = 179,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,020.37/405.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.88

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