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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.19, 610.08 and 294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.19, 610.08 and 294.85 is: 406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.19 : 610.08 = 294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.19/610.08 = 294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.19x = 610.08 × 294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.19x = 179,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,882.09/442.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.80

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