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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 670.74 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 670.74 and 293.22 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 670.74 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/670.74 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 670.74 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 196,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,674.38/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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