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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.95, 619.47 and 271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.95, 619.47 and 271.87 is: 375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.95 : 619.47 = 271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.95/619.47 = 271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.95x = 619.47 × 271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.95x = 168,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,415.31/448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.13

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