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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 609.29 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.28, 609.29 and 294.22 is: 406.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.28 : 609.29 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.28/609.29 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.28x = 609.29 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.28x = 179,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,265.30/441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.24

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