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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.65, 670.70 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.65, 670.70 and 293.04 is: 439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.65 : 670.70 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.65/670.70 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.65x = 670.70 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.65x = 196,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,540.46/447.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.05

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