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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 612.42 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 612.42 and 296.70 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 612.42 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/612.42 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 612.42 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 181,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,705.01/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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