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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 618.96 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 618.96 and 273.92 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 618.96 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/618.96 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 618.96 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 169,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,545.52/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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