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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 610.07 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 610.07 and 294.84 is: 406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 610.07 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/610.07 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 610.07 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 179,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,871.56/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.46

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