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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 614.94 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 614.94 and 270.68 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 614.94 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/614.94 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 614.94 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 166,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,451.96/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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