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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 610.34 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 610.34 and 294.28 is: 406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 610.34 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/610.34 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 610.34 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 179,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,610.86/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.45

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