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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.37, 669.97 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.37, 669.97 and 274.12 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.37 : 669.97 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.37/669.97 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.37x = 669.97 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.37x = 183,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,652.18/447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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