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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.26, 667.08 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.26, 667.08 and 271.53 is: 406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.26 : 667.08 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.26/667.08 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.26x = 667.08 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.26x = 181,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,132.23/445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.80

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