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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.17, 614.23 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.17, 614.23 and 270.48 is: 373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.17 : 614.23 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.17/614.23 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.17x = 614.23 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.17x = 166,136.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,136.93/445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.20

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