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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.80, 619.02 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.80, 619.02 and 274.20 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.80 : 619.02 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.80/619.02 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.80x = 619.02 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.80x = 169,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,735.28/448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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