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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 668.40 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 668.40 and 272.80 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 668.40 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/668.40 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 668.40 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 182,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,339.52/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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