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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.53, 673.01 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.53, 673.01 and 253.74 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.53 : 673.01 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.53/673.01 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.53x = 673.01 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.53x = 170,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,769.56/448.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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