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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 670.01 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 670.01 and 271.08 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 670.01 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/670.01 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 670.01 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 181,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,624.96/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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