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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.42, 673.40 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.42, 673.40 and 275.44 is: 413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.42 : 673.40 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.42/673.40 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.42x = 673.40 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.42x = 185,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,481.30/448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.63

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