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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 608.93 and 294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 608.93 and 294.33 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 608.93 = 294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/608.93 = 294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 608.93 × 294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 179,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,229.94/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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