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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.05, 614.16 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.05, 614.16 and 270.45 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.05 : 614.16 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.05/614.16 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.05x = 614.16 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.05x = 166,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,099.57/445.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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