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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.70, 613.68 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.70, 613.68 and 270.14 is: 372.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.70 : 613.68 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.70/613.68 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.70x = 613.68 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.70x = 165,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,779.52/444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.79

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