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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445, 614.10 and 270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445, 614.10 and 270.31 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445 : 614.10 = 270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445/614.10 = 270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445x = 614.10 × 270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445x = 165,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,997.37/445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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