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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 662.82 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 662.82 and 277.46 is: 415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 662.82 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/662.82 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 662.82 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 183,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,907.69/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.58

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