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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 619.59 and 274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 619.59 and 274.33 is: 378.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 619.59 = 274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/619.59 = 274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 619.59 × 274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 169,971.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,971.41/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.57

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