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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.65, 661.12 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.65, 661.12 and 276.22 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.65 : 661.12 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.65/661.12 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.65x = 661.12 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.65x = 182,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,614.70/440.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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