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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 614.94 and 270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 614.94 and 270.98 is: 373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 614.94 = 270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/614.94 = 270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 614.94 × 270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 166,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,636.44/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.83

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