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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.69, 672.24 and 277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.69, 672.24 and 277.33 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.69 : 672.24 = 277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.69/672.24 = 277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.69x = 672.24 × 277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.69x = 186,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,430.93/448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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