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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 671.32 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 671.32 and 293.18 is: 438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 671.32 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/671.32 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 671.32 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 196,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,817.60/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.84

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