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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.59, 671.39 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.59, 671.39 and 294.48 is: 441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.59 : 671.39 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.59/671.39 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.59x = 671.39 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.59x = 197,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,710.93/447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.72

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