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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.95, 662.45 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.95, 662.45 and 276.93 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.95 : 662.45 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.95/662.45 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.95x = 662.45 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.95x = 183,452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,452.28/440.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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