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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.90, 673.27 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.90, 673.27 and 275.50 is: 413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.90 : 673.27 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.90/673.27 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.90x = 673.27 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.90x = 185,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,485.89/448.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.20

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