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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.88, 612.91 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.88, 612.91 and 294.09 is: 440.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.88 : 612.91 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.88/612.91 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.88x = 612.91 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.88x = 180,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,250.70/408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.84

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