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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 673.34 and 294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 673.34 and 294.76 is: 442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 673.34 = 294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/673.34 = 294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 673.34 × 294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 198,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,473.70/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.55

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