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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.67, 618.84 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.67, 618.84 and 274.02 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.67 : 618.84 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.67/618.84 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.67x = 618.84 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.67x = 169,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,574.54/448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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