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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 662.07 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 662.07 and 276.68 is: 415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 662.07 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/662.07 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 662.07 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 183,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,181.53/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.66

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