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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 666.51 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 666.51 and 271.51 is: 406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 666.51 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/666.51 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 666.51 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 180,964.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,964.13/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.72

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