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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 672.29 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 672.29 and 204.53 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 672.29 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/672.29 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 672.29 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 137,503.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,503.47/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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