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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 616.69 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 616.69 and 295.44 is: 442.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 616.69 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/616.69 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 616.69 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 182,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,192.95/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.74

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