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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 615.02 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 615.02 and 268.64 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 615.02 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/615.02 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 615.02 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 165,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,218.45/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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