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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 670.86 and 274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 670.86 and 274.91 is: 411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 670.86 = 274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/670.86 = 274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 670.86 × 274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 184,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,422.77/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.39

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