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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.58, 610.86 and 295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.58, 610.86 and 295.35 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.58 : 610.86 = 295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.58/610.86 = 295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.58x = 610.86 × 295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.58x = 180,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,417.50/442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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