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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.45, 611.10 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.45, 611.10 and 294.82 is: 407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.45 : 611.10 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.45/611.10 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.45x = 611.10 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.45x = 180,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,164.50/442.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.20

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