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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 608.19 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 608.19 and 294.49 is: 441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 608.19 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/608.19 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 608.19 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 179,105.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,105.87/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.52

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