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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.43, 667.26 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.43, 667.26 and 272 is: 407.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.43 : 667.26 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.43/667.26 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.43x = 667.26 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.43x = 181,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,494.72/445.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.46

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