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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.43, 614.66 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.43, 614.66 and 268.45 is: 370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.43 : 614.66 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.43/614.66 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.43x = 614.66 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.43x = 165,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,002.60/445.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.43

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