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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.43, 661.46 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.43, 661.46 and 278.16 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.43 : 661.46 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.43/661.46 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.43x = 661.46 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.43x = 183,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,990.32/440.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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