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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.78, 670.91 and 273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.78, 670.91 and 273.91 is: 410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.78 : 670.91 = 273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.78/670.91 = 273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.78x = 670.91 × 273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.78x = 183,768.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,768.96/447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.40

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