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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.28, 614.64 and 270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.28, 614.64 and 270.80 is: 373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.28 : 614.64 = 270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.28/614.64 = 270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.28x = 614.64 × 270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.28x = 166,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,444.51/445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.80

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