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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.45, 666.14 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.45, 666.14 and 270.57 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.45 : 666.14 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.45/666.14 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.45x = 666.14 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.45x = 180,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,236.15/444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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