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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.11, 666.77 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.11, 666.77 and 271.23 is: 406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.11 : 666.77 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.11/666.77 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.11x = 666.77 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.11x = 180,846.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,846.67/445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.30

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