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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 668.92 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 668.92 and 273.73 is: 409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 668.92 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/668.92 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 668.92 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 183,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,103.47/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.54

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