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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.25, 612.88 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.25, 612.88 and 294.94 is: 406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.25 : 612.88 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.25/612.88 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.25x = 612.88 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.25x = 180,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,766.71/444.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.90

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