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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.17, 618.19 and 273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.17, 618.19 and 273.61 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.17 : 618.19 = 273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.17/618.19 = 273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.17x = 618.19 × 273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.17x = 169,142.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,142.97/448.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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