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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.44, 614.31 and 294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.44, 614.31 and 294.52 is: 440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.44 : 614.31 = 294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.44/614.31 = 294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.44x = 614.31 × 294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.44x = 180,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,926.58/410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.81

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