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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 671.22 and 293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 671.22 and 293.74 is: 440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 671.22 = 293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/671.22 = 293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 671.22 × 293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 197,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,164.16/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.10

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