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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 618.74 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 618.74 and 273.66 is: 377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 618.74 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/618.74 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 618.74 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 169,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,323.02/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.68

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