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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 672.85 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 672.85 and 204.89 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 672.85 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/672.85 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 672.85 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 137,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,860.24/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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