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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 612.36 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 612.36 and 294.56 is: 406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 612.36 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/612.36 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 612.36 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 180,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,376.76/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.31

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