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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 614.97 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 614.97 and 271.05 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 614.97 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/614.97 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 614.97 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 166,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,687.62/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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