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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 614.84 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 614.84 and 270.96 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 614.84 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/614.84 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 614.84 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 166,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,595.69/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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