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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.84, 619.62 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.84, 619.62 and 274.24 is: 378.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.84 : 619.62 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.84/619.62 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.84x = 619.62 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.84x = 169,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,924.59/448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.59

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