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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 670.32 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 670.32 and 293.66 is: 439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 670.32 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/670.32 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 670.32 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 196,846.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,846.17/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.96

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