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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.15, 664.62 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.15, 664.62 and 270.86 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.15 : 664.62 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.15/664.62 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.15x = 664.62 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.15x = 180,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,014.63/444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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