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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 667.10 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 667.10 and 272.54 is: 407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 667.10 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/667.10 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 667.10 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 181,813.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,813.78/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.76

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