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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.42, 618.93 and 273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.42, 618.93 and 273.91 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.42 : 618.93 = 273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.42/618.93 = 273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.42x = 618.93 × 273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.42x = 169,526.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,526.65/448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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