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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.18, 614.19 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.18, 614.19 and 270.46 is: 373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.18 : 614.19 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.18/614.19 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.18x = 614.19 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.18x = 166,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,113.83/445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.14

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