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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.46, 618.78 and 271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.46, 618.78 and 271.37 is: 374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.46 : 618.78 = 271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.46/618.78 = 271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.46x = 618.78 × 271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.46x = 167,915.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,915.23/448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.43

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