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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 671.86 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 671.86 and 277.08 is: 415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 671.86 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/671.86 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 671.86 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 186,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,158.97/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.13

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