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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 667.12 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 667.12 and 271.44 is: 407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 667.12 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/667.12 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 667.12 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 181,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,083.05/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.29

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