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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 612.77 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 612.77 and 294.91 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 612.77 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/612.77 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 612.77 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 180,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,708.99/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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