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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 618.87 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 618.87 and 271.22 is: 374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 618.87 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/618.87 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 618.87 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 167,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,849.92/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.38

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