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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.71, 607.53 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.71, 607.53 and 295.68 is: 442.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.71 : 607.53 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.71/607.53 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.71x = 607.53 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.71x = 179,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,637.86/405.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.78

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