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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.16, 607.26 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.16, 607.26 and 295.48 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.16 : 607.26 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.16/607.26 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.16x = 607.26 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.16x = 179,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,433.18/405.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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