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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.63, 668.29 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.63, 668.29 and 273.50 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.63 : 668.29 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.63/668.29 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.63x = 668.29 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.63x = 182,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,777.32/445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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