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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 666.51 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 666.51 and 271.53 is: 406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 666.51 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/666.51 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 666.51 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 180,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,977.46/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.73

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