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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 614.50 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 614.50 and 270.58 is: 373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 614.50 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/614.50 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 614.50 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 166,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,271.41/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.45

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