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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.66, 612.35 and 294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.66, 612.35 and 294.31 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.66 : 612.35 = 294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.66/612.35 = 294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.66x = 612.35 × 294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.66x = 180,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,221.13/443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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