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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.45, 618.72 and 271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.45, 618.72 and 271.30 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.45 : 618.72 = 271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.45/618.72 = 271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.45x = 618.72 × 271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.45x = 167,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,858.74/448.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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