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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.85, 666.72 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.85, 666.72 and 270.60 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.85 : 666.72 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.85/666.72 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.85x = 666.72 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.85x = 180,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,414.43/443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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