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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.27, 618.22 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.27, 618.22 and 273.31 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.27 : 618.22 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.27/618.22 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.27x = 618.22 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.27x = 168,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,965.71/448.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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