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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.47, 614.46 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.47, 614.46 and 270.90 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.47 : 614.46 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.47/614.46 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.47x = 614.46 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.47x = 166,457.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,457.21/445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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