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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 672.90 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 672.90 and 123.97 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 672.90 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/672.90 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 672.90 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 83,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,418.88/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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