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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 671.18 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 671.18 and 274.38 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 671.18 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/671.18 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 671.18 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 184,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,158.37/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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