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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 610.08 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 610.08 and 294.80 is: 406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 610.08 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/610.08 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 610.08 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 179,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,851.58/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.83

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