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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 672.71 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 672.71 and 204.93 is: 307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 672.71 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/672.71 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 672.71 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 137,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,857.44/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.44

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