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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.10, 665.92 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.10, 665.92 and 271.74 is: 406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.10 : 665.92 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.10/665.92 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.10x = 665.92 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.10x = 180,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,957.10/445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.55

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