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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 673.72 and 275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 673.72 and 275.71 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 673.72 = 275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/673.72 = 275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 673.72 × 275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 185,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,749.96/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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