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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.57, 619.08 and 271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.57, 619.08 and 271.63 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.57 : 619.08 = 271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.57/619.08 = 271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.57x = 619.08 × 271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.57x = 168,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,158.57/448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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