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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 664.92 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 664.92 and 271.76 is: 408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 664.92 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/664.92 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 664.92 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 180,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,698.66/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.23

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