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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 618.92 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 618.92 and 273.88 is: 377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 618.92 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/618.92 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 618.92 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 169,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,506.72/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.83

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