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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.85, 662.64 and 279.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.85, 662.64 and 279.55 is: 420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.85 : 662.64 = 279.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.85/662.64 = 279.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.85x = 662.64 × 279.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.85x = 185,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,241.01/440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.19

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