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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 609 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 609 and 295.04 is: 442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 609 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/609 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 609 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 179,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,679.36/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.32

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