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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.62, 614.84 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.62, 614.84 and 270.84 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.62 : 614.84 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.62/614.84 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.62x = 614.84 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.62x = 166,521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,521.91/445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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