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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 667.60 and 271.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 667.60 and 271.81 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 667.60 = 271.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/667.60 = 271.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 667.60 × 271.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 181,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,455.66/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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