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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.14, 665.41 and 270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.14, 665.41 and 270.71 is: 405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.14 : 665.41 = 270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.14/665.41 = 270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.14x = 665.41 × 270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.14x = 180,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,135.33/444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.58

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