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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.39, 609.28 and 294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.39, 609.28 and 294.45 is: 406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.39 : 609.28 = 294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.39/609.28 = 294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.39x = 609.28 × 294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.39x = 179,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,402.40/441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.45

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