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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 672.39 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 672.39 and 274.83 is: 412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 672.39 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/672.39 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 672.39 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 184,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,792.94/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.52

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