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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 611.03 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 611.03 and 295.90 is: 408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 611.03 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/611.03 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 611.03 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 180,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,802.99/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.28

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