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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.90, 611.45 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.90, 611.45 and 295.75 is: 408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.90 : 611.45 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.90/611.45 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.90x = 611.45 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.90x = 180,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,836.34/442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.30

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