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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.42, 618.75 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.42, 618.75 and 271.35 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.42 : 618.75 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.42/618.75 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.42x = 618.75 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.42x = 167,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,897.05/448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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