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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.59, 671.73 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.59, 671.73 and 294.06 is: 440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.59 : 671.73 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.59/671.73 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.59x = 671.73 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.59x = 197,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,528.92/448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.33

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