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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.95, 663.95 and 277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.95, 663.95 and 277.93 is: 417.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.95 : 663.95 = 277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.95/663.95 = 277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.95x = 663.95 × 277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.95x = 184,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,530.23/441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.54

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