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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 618.60 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 618.60 and 273.48 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 618.60 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/618.60 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 618.60 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 169,174.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,174.73/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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