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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.51, 671.42 and 293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.51, 671.42 and 293.51 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.51 : 671.42 = 293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.51/671.42 = 293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.51x = 671.42 × 293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.51x = 197,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,068.48/447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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