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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 671.80 and 197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 671.80 and 197.79 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 671.80 = 197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/671.80 = 197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 671.80 × 197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 132,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,875.32/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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