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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 614.43 and 294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 614.43 and 294.57 is: 441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 614.43 = 294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/614.43 = 294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 614.43 × 294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 180,992.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,992.65/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.88

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