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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 660.49 and 278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 660.49 and 278.33 is: 417.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 660.49 = 278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/660.49 = 278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 660.49 × 278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 183,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,830.18/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.83

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