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