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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.23, 662.30 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.23, 662.30 and 279.33 is: 419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.23 : 662.30 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.23/662.30 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.23x = 662.30 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.23x = 184,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,998.86/441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.28

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