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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 619.08 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 619.08 and 274.14 is: 378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 619.08 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/619.08 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 619.08 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 169,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,714.59/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.25

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