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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 618.24 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 618.24 and 273.28 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 618.24 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/618.24 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 618.24 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 168,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,952.63/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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