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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 671.27 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 671.27 and 294.12 is: 440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 671.27 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/671.27 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 671.27 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 197,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,433.93/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.58

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