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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 671.56 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 671.56 and 293.96 is: 440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 671.56 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/671.56 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 671.56 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 197,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,411.78/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.14

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