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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.79, 671.61 and 275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.79, 671.61 and 275.41 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.79 : 671.61 = 275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.79/671.61 = 275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.79x = 671.61 × 275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.79x = 184,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,968.11/448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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