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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 668.62 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 668.62 and 270.09 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 668.62 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/668.62 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 668.62 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 180,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,585.45/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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