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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.17, 618.58 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.17, 618.58 and 273.66 is: 377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.17 : 618.58 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.17/618.58 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.17x = 618.58 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.17x = 169,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,280.60/448.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.72

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