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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.49, 672.69 and 204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.49, 672.69 and 204.95 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.49 : 672.69 = 204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.49/672.69 = 204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.49x = 672.69 × 204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.49x = 137,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,867.82/448.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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