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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 614.73 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 614.73 and 271.11 is: 373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 614.73 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/614.73 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 614.73 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 166,659.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,659.45/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.94

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