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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.51, 614.82 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.51, 614.82 and 270.82 is: 373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.51 : 614.82 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.51/614.82 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.51x = 614.82 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.51x = 166,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,505.55/445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.74

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