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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.51, 670.92 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.51, 670.92 and 274.28 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.51 : 670.92 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.51/670.92 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.51x = 670.92 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.51x = 184,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,016.58/447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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