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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.17, 672.59 and 274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.17, 672.59 and 274.96 is: 412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.17 : 672.59 = 274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.17/672.59 = 274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.17x = 672.59 × 274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.17x = 184,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,935.35/448.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.65

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