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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 667.30 and 271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 667.30 and 271.59 is: 407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 667.30 = 271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/667.30 = 271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 667.30 × 271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 181,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,232.01/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.37

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