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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.55, 614.98 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.55, 614.98 and 295.45 is: 441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.55 : 614.98 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.55/614.98 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.55x = 614.98 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.55x = 181,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,696.58/411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.49

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