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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.80, 662.09 and 279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.80, 662.09 and 279.19 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.80 : 662.09 = 279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.80/662.09 = 279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.80x = 662.09 × 279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.80x = 184,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,845.86/441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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