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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 619.42 and 271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 619.42 and 271.94 is: 375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 619.42 = 271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/619.42 = 271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 619.42 × 271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 168,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,441.98/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.25

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