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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.59, 672.92 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.59, 672.92 and 140.46 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.59 : 672.92 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.59/672.92 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.59x = 672.92 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.59x = 94,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,518.34/448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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