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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 672 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 672 and 274.51 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 672 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/672 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 672 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 184,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,470.72/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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