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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 614.53 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 614.53 and 270.66 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 614.53 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/614.53 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 614.53 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 166,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,325.62/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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