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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 665.93 and 271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 665.93 and 271.73 is: 406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 665.93 = 271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/665.93 = 271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 665.93 × 271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 180,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,953.16/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.62

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