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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 660.27 and 277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 660.27 and 277.63 is: 416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 660.27 = 277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/660.27 = 277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 660.27 × 277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 183,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,307.46/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.75

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