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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.26, 671.85 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.26, 671.85 and 204.45 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.26 : 671.85 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.26/671.85 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.26x = 671.85 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.26x = 137,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,359.73/448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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