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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 671.46 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 671.46 and 294.72 is: 442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 671.46 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/671.46 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 671.46 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 197,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,892.69/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.00

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