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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 664.86 and 270.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 664.86 and 270.89 is: 405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 664.86 = 270.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/664.86 = 270.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 664.86 × 270.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 180,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,103.93/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.37

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