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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.19, 618.53 and 273.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.19, 618.53 and 273.57 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.19 : 618.53 = 273.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.19/618.53 = 273.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.19x = 618.53 × 273.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.19x = 169,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,211.25/448.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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