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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.38, 671.06 and 298.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.38, 671.06 and 298.82 is: 448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.38 : 671.06 = 298.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.38/671.06 = 298.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.38x = 671.06 × 298.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.38x = 200,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,523.54/447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.22

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