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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.95, 611.30 and 295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.95, 611.30 and 295.49 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.95 : 611.30 = 295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.95/611.30 = 295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.95x = 611.30 × 295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.95x = 180,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,633.04/442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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