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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.66, 619.17 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.66, 619.17 and 274 is: 378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.66 : 619.17 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.66/619.17 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.66x = 619.17 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.66x = 169,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,652.58/448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.13

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