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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.87, 614.25 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.87, 614.25 and 270.45 is: 373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.87 : 614.25 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.87/614.25 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.87x = 614.25 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.87x = 166,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,123.91/444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.42

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