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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 614.82 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 614.82 and 268.64 is: 370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 614.82 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/614.82 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 614.82 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 165,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,165.24/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.62

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