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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.58, 661.74 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.58, 661.74 and 278.80 is: 417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.58 : 661.74 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.58/661.74 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.58x = 661.74 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.58x = 184,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,493.11/441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.80

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