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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.42, 672.94 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.42, 672.94 and 294.42 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.42 : 672.94 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.42/672.94 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.42x = 672.94 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.42x = 198,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,126.99/448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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