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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 669.74 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 669.74 and 274.16 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 669.74 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/669.74 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 669.74 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 183,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,611.20/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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