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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.67, 619.28 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.67, 619.28 and 274.16 is: 378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.67 : 619.28 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.67/619.28 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.67x = 619.28 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.67x = 169,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,777.34/448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.41

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