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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.71, 610.88 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.71, 610.88 and 295.56 is: 407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.71 : 610.88 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.71/610.88 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.71x = 610.88 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.71x = 180,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,550.22/442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.83

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