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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.30, 672.36 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.30, 672.36 and 123.58 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.30 : 672.36 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.30/672.36 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.30x = 672.36 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.30x = 83,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,090.25/448.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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