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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 618.89 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 618.89 and 273.89 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 618.89 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/618.89 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 618.89 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 169,503.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,503.32/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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