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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 661.43 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 661.43 and 294.87 is: 441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 661.43 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/661.43 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 661.43 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 195,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,031.08/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.96

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