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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 619.42 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 619.42 and 274.16 is: 378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 619.42 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/619.42 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 619.42 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 169,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,820.19/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.37

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