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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.05, 618.22 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.05, 618.22 and 270.96 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.05 : 618.22 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.05/618.22 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.05x = 618.22 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.05x = 167,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,512.89/448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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