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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 671.90 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 671.90 and 274.44 is: 412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 671.90 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/671.90 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 671.90 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 184,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,393.60/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.12

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