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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 671.16 and 294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 671.16 and 294.34 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 671.16 = 294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/671.16 = 294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 671.16 × 294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 197,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,549.23/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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