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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 673.08 and 295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 673.08 and 295.61 is: 443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 673.08 = 295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/673.08 = 295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 673.08 × 295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 198,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,969.18/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.42

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