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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.77, 660.70 and 275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.77, 660.70 and 275.99 is: 413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.77 : 660.70 = 275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.77/660.70 = 275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.77x = 660.70 × 275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.77x = 182,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,346.59/440.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.70

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