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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.43, 611.66 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.43, 611.66 and 294.06 is: 405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.43 : 611.66 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.43/611.66 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.43x = 611.66 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.43x = 179,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,864.74/443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.62

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