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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 608.67 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 608.67 and 293.49 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 608.67 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/608.67 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 608.67 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 178,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,638.56/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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