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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 665.96 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 665.96 and 270.59 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 665.96 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/665.96 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 665.96 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 180,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,197.43/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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