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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 667.43 and 272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 667.43 and 272.73 is: 408.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 667.43 = 272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/667.43 = 272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 667.43 × 272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 182,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,026.82/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.04

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