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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 611.01 and 295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 611.01 and 295.33 is: 407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 611.01 = 295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/611.01 = 295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 611.01 × 295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 180,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,449.58/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.66

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