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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 610.97 and 295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 610.97 and 295.57 is: 407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 610.97 = 295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/610.97 = 295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 610.97 × 295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 180,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,584.40/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.68

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