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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.42, 672.79 and 204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.42, 672.79 and 204.97 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.42 : 672.79 = 204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.42/672.79 = 204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.42x = 672.79 × 204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.42x = 137,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,901.77/448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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