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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 615.33 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 615.33 and 271.14 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 615.33 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/615.33 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 615.33 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 166,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,840.58/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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