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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 671.73 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 671.73 and 294.08 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 671.73 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/671.73 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 671.73 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 197,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,542.36/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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