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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.07, 668.07 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.07, 668.07 and 271.86 is: 408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.07 : 668.07 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.07/668.07 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.07x = 668.07 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.07x = 181,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,621.51/445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.08

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