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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 672.78 and 205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 672.78 and 205.06 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 672.78 = 205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/672.78 = 205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 672.78 × 205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 137,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,960.27/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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