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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 666.91 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 666.91 and 271.71 is: 407.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 666.91 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/666.91 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 666.91 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 181,206.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,206.12/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.08

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