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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 671.52 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 671.52 and 293.18 is: 439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 671.52 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/671.52 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 671.52 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 196,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,876.23/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.97

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