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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.79, 619.38 and 274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.79, 619.38 and 274.03 is: 378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.79 : 619.38 = 274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.79/619.38 = 274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.79x = 619.38 × 274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.79x = 169,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,728.70/448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.19

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