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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.47, 559.64 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.47, 559.64 and 295.04 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.47 : 559.64 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.47/559.64 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.47x = 559.64 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.47x = 165,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,118.32/405.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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