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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 671.73 and 291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 671.73 and 291.62 is: 437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 671.73 = 291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/671.73 = 291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 671.73 × 291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 195,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,888.44/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.30

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