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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 671.90 and 294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 671.90 and 294.83 is: 442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 671.90 = 294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/671.90 = 294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 671.90 × 294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 198,093.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,093.65/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.24

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