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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 667.98 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 667.98 and 272.28 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 667.98 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/667.98 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 667.98 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 181,877.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,877.59/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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