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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.58, 672.79 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.58, 672.79 and 123.95 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.58 : 672.79 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.58/672.79 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.58x = 672.79 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.58x = 83,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,392.32/448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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