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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 612.58 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 612.58 and 295.90 is: 408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 612.58 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/612.58 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 612.58 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 181,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,262.42/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.69

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