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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 672.50 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 672.50 and 275.20 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 672.50 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/672.50 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 672.50 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 185,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,071.01/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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