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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.31, 612.86 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.31, 612.86 and 294.93 is: 406.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.31 : 612.86 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.31/612.86 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.31x = 612.86 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.31x = 180,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,746.26/444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.81

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