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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 669.92 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 669.92 and 292.72 is: 438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 669.92 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/669.92 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 669.92 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 196,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,098.98/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.46

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