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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 671.40 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 671.40 and 294.60 is: 440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 671.40 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/671.40 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 671.40 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 197,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,794.44/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.95

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