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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 671.58 and 294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 671.58 and 294.61 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 671.58 = 294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/671.58 = 294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 671.58 × 294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 197,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,854.18/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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