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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 663.88 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 663.88 and 279.76 is: 420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 663.88 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/663.88 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 663.88 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 185,727.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,727.07/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.27

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