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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.23, 670.53 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.23, 670.53 and 273.94 is: 410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.23 : 670.53 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.23/670.53 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.23x = 670.53 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.23x = 183,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,684.99/447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.72

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