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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.65, 662.62 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.65, 662.62 and 277.22 is: 415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.65 : 662.62 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.65/662.62 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.65x = 662.62 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.65x = 183,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,691.52/441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.92

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