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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 618.48 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 618.48 and 273.44 is: 377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 618.48 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/618.48 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 618.48 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 169,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,117.17/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.09

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