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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 673.29 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 673.29 and 275.34 is: 413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 673.29 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/673.29 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 673.29 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 185,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,383.67/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.51

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