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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 610.80 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 610.80 and 294.68 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 610.80 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/610.80 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 610.80 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 179,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,990.54/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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