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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 666.96 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 666.96 and 271.85 is: 407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 666.96 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/666.96 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 666.96 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 181,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,309.74/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.32

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