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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 672.75 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 672.75 and 294.72 is: 441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 672.75 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/672.75 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 672.75 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 198,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,272.88/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.61

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