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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.71, 672.33 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.71, 672.33 and 275.39 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.71 : 672.33 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.71/672.33 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.71x = 672.33 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.71x = 185,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,149.60/447.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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