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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.07, 670.68 and 293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.07, 670.68 and 293.63 is: 439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.07 : 670.68 = 293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.07/670.68 = 293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.07x = 670.68 × 293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.07x = 196,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,928.42/448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.51

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