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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 672.95 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 672.95 and 275.19 is: 412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 672.95 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/672.95 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 672.95 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 185,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,189.80/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.90

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