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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.15, 618.54 and 271.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.15, 618.54 and 271.21 is: 374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.15 : 618.54 = 271.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.15/618.54 = 271.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.15x = 618.54 × 271.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.15x = 167,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,752.88/448.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.32

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