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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 672.03 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 672.03 and 274.94 is: 412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 672.03 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/672.03 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 672.03 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 184,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,767.93/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.56

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