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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 661.94 and 278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 661.94 and 278.63 is: 417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 661.94 = 278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/661.94 = 278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 661.94 × 278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 184,436.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,436.34/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.95

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