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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 672.62 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 672.62 and 123.80 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 672.62 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/672.62 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 672.62 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 83,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,270.36/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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