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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.42, 671.82 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.42, 671.82 and 294.66 is: 441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.42 : 671.82 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.42/671.82 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.42x = 671.82 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.42x = 197,958.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,958.48/448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.46

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