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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 613.35 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 613.35 and 294.21 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 613.35 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/613.35 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 613.35 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 180,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,453.70/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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