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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 619.50 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 619.50 and 271.88 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 619.50 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/619.50 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 619.50 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 168,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,426.56/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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