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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 672.39 and 274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 672.39 and 274.39 is: 412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 672.39 = 274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/672.39 = 274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 672.39 × 274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 184,495.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,495.41/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.16

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