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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.23, 672.03 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.23, 672.03 and 274.94 is: 412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.23 : 672.03 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.23/672.03 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.23x = 672.03 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.23x = 184,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,767.93/448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.22

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