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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 672.96 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 672.96 and 295.72 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 672.96 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/672.96 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 672.96 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 199,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,007.73/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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