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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.23, 670.61 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.23, 670.61 and 274.86 is: 411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.23 : 670.61 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.23/670.61 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.23x = 670.61 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.23x = 184,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,323.86/448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.23

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