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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 670.32 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 670.32 and 273.78 is: 410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 670.32 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/670.32 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 670.32 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 183,520.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,520.21/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.12

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