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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.73, 619.16 and 271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.73, 619.16 and 271.65 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.73 : 619.16 = 271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.73/619.16 = 271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.73x = 619.16 × 271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.73x = 168,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,193.46/448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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