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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 672.19 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 672.19 and 294.41 is: 441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 672.19 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/672.19 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 672.19 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 197,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,900.93/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.15

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