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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 618.68 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 618.68 and 271.45 is: 374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 618.68 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/618.68 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 618.68 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 167,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,938.66/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.50

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