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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.64, 609.42 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.64, 609.42 and 293.68 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.64 : 609.42 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.64/609.42 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.64x = 609.42 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.64x = 178,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,974.47/441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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