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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 666.85 and 271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 666.85 and 271.31 is: 406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 666.85 = 271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/666.85 = 271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 666.85 × 271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 180,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,919.69/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.43

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