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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 671.53 and 294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 671.53 and 294.58 is: 441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 671.53 = 294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/671.53 = 294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 671.53 × 294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 197,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,819.31/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.88

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