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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 672.93 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 672.93 and 140.47 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 672.93 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/672.93 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 672.93 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 94,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,524.79/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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