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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.58, 673.10 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.58, 673.10 and 243.11 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.58 : 673.10 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.58/673.10 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.58x = 673.10 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.58x = 163,632.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,632.76/448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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