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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.28, 618.63 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.28, 618.63 and 273.63 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.28 : 618.63 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.28/618.63 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.28x = 618.63 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.28x = 169,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,271.95/448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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