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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.84, 669.06 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.84, 669.06 and 272.43 is: 408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.84 : 669.06 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.84/669.06 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.84x = 669.06 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.84x = 182,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,272.02/445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.83

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