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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.84, 666.97 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.84, 666.97 and 270.54 is: 406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.84 : 666.97 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.84/666.97 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.84x = 666.97 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.84x = 180,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,441.39/443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.55

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