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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 672.24 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 672.24 and 274.92 is: 412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 672.24 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/672.24 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 672.24 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 184,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,812.22/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.51

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