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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 613.86 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 613.86 and 270.23 is: 372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 613.86 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/613.86 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 613.86 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 165,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,883.39/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.95

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