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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 613.74 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 613.74 and 295.56 is: 407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 613.74 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/613.74 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 613.74 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 181,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,396.99/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.69

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