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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 448.73 and 295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 448.73 and 295.67 is: 440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 448.73 = 295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/448.73 = 295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 448.73 × 295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 132,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,676.00/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.97

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