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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.17, 672.71 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.17, 672.71 and 293.56 is: 440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.17 : 672.71 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.17/672.71 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.17x = 672.71 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.17x = 197,477.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,477.60/448.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.63

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