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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.45, 667.83 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.45, 667.83 and 272.20 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.45 : 667.83 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.45/667.83 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.45x = 667.83 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.45x = 181,782.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,782.61/445.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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