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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 619.09 and 271.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 619.09 and 271.81 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 619.09 = 271.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/619.09 = 271.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 619.09 × 271.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 168,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,274.85/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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