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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.93, 619.39 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.93, 619.39 and 271.96 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.93 : 619.39 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.93/619.39 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.93x = 619.39 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.93x = 168,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,448.10/448.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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