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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.34, 614.46 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.34, 614.46 and 270.68 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.34 : 614.46 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.34/614.46 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.34x = 614.46 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.34x = 166,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,322.03/445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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