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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.61, 670.50 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.61, 670.50 and 273.73 is: 410.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.61 : 670.50 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.61/670.50 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.61x = 670.50 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.61x = 183,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,535.97/447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.04

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