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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 617.12 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 617.12 and 295.45 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 617.12 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/617.12 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 617.12 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 182,326.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,326.19/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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