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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.28, 672.28 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.28, 672.28 and 294.20 is: 441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.28 : 672.28 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.28/672.28 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.28x = 672.28 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.28x = 197,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,784.78/448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.21

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