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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 670.98 and 275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 670.98 and 275.11 is: 411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 670.98 = 275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/670.98 = 275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 670.98 × 275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 184,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,593.31/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.60

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