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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.66, 667.69 and 271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.66, 667.69 and 271.78 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.66 : 667.69 = 271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.66/667.69 = 271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.66x = 667.69 × 271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.66x = 181,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,462.44/445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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