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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 661.84 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 661.84 and 278.46 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 661.84 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/661.84 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 661.84 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 184,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,295.97/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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