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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.57, 619.14 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.57, 619.14 and 273.97 is: 378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.57 : 619.14 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.57/619.14 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.57x = 619.14 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.57x = 169,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,625.79/448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.15

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