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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.53, 614.80 and 268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.53, 614.80 and 268.59 is: 370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.53 : 614.80 = 268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.53/614.80 = 268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.53x = 614.80 × 268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.53x = 165,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,129.13/445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.64

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