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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 619.10 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 619.10 and 271.64 is: 374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 619.10 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/619.10 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 619.10 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 168,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,170.97/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.85

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