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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.85, 668.22 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.85, 668.22 and 271.60 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.85 : 668.22 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.85/668.22 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.85x = 668.22 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.85x = 181,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,488.55/444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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