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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.70, 662.76 and 277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.70, 662.76 and 277.13 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.70 : 662.76 = 277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.70/662.76 = 277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.70x = 662.76 × 277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.70x = 183,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,672.34/441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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