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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.09, 618.67 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.09, 618.67 and 273.53 is: 377.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.09 : 618.67 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.09/618.67 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.09x = 618.67 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.09x = 169,224.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,224.81/448.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.66

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