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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 619.46 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 619.46 and 271.84 is: 375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 619.46 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/619.46 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 619.46 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 168,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,391.10/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.14

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