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White mates in 4.
NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.
White mates in 4, with all of Black’s moves being forced:
1. QxR+ KxQ
2. Nf6+ Kf8 (if Kh8, 3. Rg8 is mate)
3. Rg8+ Ke7
4. Re8++
White to move and mate in 4
1. Qxg8+ Kxg8 {forced}
2. Nf6+ Kf8 {or Kh8}
3. Rg8+ Ke7 {forced}
4. Re8#
If
2. Nf6+ Kh8 3.Rg8#