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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.93, 618.87 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.93, 618.87 and 274.24 is: 378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.93 : 618.87 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.93/618.87 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.93x = 618.87 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.93x = 169,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,718.91/448.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.05

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