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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.43, 662.96 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.43, 662.96 and 279.16 is: 419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.43 : 662.96 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.43/662.96 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.43x = 662.96 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.43x = 185,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,071.91/441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.26

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