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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 671.08 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 671.08 and 293.12 is: 439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 671.08 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/671.08 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 671.08 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 196,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,706.97/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.82

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