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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 614.91 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 614.91 and 268.79 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 614.91 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/614.91 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 614.91 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 165,278.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,278.58/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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