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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 661.56 and 278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 661.56 and 278.83 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 661.56 = 278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/661.56 = 278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 661.56 × 278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 184,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,461.38/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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