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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 672.45 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 672.45 and 204.78 is: 307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 672.45 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/672.45 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 672.45 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 137,704.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,704.31/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.07

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