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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 670.50 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 670.50 and 273.51 is: 409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 670.50 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/670.50 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 670.50 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 183,388.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,388.46/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.97

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