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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 614.04 and 270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 614.04 and 270.49 is: 373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 614.04 = 270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/614.04 = 270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 614.04 × 270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 166,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,091.68/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.13

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