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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 669.60 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 669.60 and 273.87 is: 410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 669.60 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/669.60 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 669.60 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 183,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,383.35/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.14

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