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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 671.58 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 671.58 and 274.89 is: 412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 671.58 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/671.58 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 671.58 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 184,610.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,610.63/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.81

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