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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 610.20 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 610.20 and 294.78 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 610.20 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/610.20 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 610.20 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 179,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,874.76/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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