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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.79, 619.44 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.79, 619.44 and 274.28 is: 378.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.79 : 619.44 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.79/619.44 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.79x = 619.44 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.79x = 169,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,900.00/448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.57

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