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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.53, 671.52 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.53, 671.52 and 294.12 is: 440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.53 : 671.52 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.53/671.52 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.53x = 671.52 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.53x = 197,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,507.46/448.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.34

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