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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.25, 672.37 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.25, 672.37 and 274.74 is: 412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.25 : 672.37 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.25/672.37 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.25x = 672.37 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.25x = 184,729.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,729.39/448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.11

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