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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.18, 672.87 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.18, 672.87 and 204.76 is: 307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.18 : 672.87 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.18/672.87 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.18x = 672.87 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.18x = 137,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,776.86/448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.41

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