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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.07, 608.78 and 293.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.07, 608.78 and 293.85 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.07 : 608.78 = 293.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.07/608.78 = 293.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.07x = 608.78 × 293.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.07x = 178,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,890.74/441.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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