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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.87, 668.73 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.87, 668.73 and 272.51 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.87 : 668.73 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.87/668.73 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.87x = 668.73 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.87x = 182,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,235.80/445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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