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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 672.90 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 672.90 and 277.72 is: 417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 672.90 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/672.90 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 672.90 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 186,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,877.79/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.47

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