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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 672.62 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 672.62 and 294.21 is: 441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 672.62 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/672.62 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 672.62 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 197,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,890.06/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.43

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