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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 671.82 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 671.82 and 294.22 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 671.82 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/671.82 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 671.82 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 197,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,662.50/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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