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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.21, 673.08 and 275.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.21, 673.08 and 275.89 is: 414.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.21 : 673.08 = 275.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.21/673.08 = 275.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.21x = 673.08 × 275.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.21x = 185,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,696.04/448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.31

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