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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 673.96 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 673.96 and 275.02 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 673.96 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/673.96 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 673.96 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 185,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,353.87/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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