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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 661.69 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 661.69 and 276.71 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 661.69 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/661.69 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 661.69 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 183,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,097.78/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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