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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 672.16 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 672.16 and 294.46 is: 440.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 672.16 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/672.16 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 672.16 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 197,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,924.23/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.89

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