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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.71, 619.31 and 271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.71, 619.31 and 271.63 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.71 : 619.31 = 271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.71/619.31 = 271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.71x = 619.31 × 271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.71x = 168,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,223.18/448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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