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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.53, 672.51 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.53, 672.51 and 294.27 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.53 : 672.51 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.53/672.51 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.53x = 672.51 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.53x = 197,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,899.52/448.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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