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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.39, 618.63 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.39, 618.63 and 271.41 is: 374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.39 : 618.63 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.39/618.63 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.39x = 618.63 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.39x = 167,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,899.28/448.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.45

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