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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 666.89 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 666.89 and 271.23 is: 406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 666.89 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/666.89 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 666.89 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 180,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,877.24/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.39

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