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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 663.11 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 663.11 and 280.08 is: 420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 663.11 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/663.11 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 663.11 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 185,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,723.85/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.46

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