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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.59, 619.16 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.59, 619.16 and 274.11 is: 378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.59 : 619.16 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.59/619.16 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.59x = 619.16 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.59x = 169,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,716.58/448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.33

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