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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.41, 672.02 and 293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.41, 672.02 and 293.55 is: 440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.41 : 672.02 = 293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.41/672.02 = 293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.41x = 672.02 × 293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.41x = 197,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,270.00/447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.92

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