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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 619.22 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 619.22 and 271.83 is: 375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 619.22 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/619.22 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 619.22 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 168,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,323.44/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.05

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