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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 610.73 and 295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 610.73 and 295.27 is: 407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 610.73 = 295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/610.73 = 295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 610.73 × 295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 180,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,330.25/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.10

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