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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 619.55 and 271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 619.55 and 271.91 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 619.55 = 271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/619.55 = 271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 619.55 × 271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 168,461.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,461.84/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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