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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 672.97 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 672.97 and 205 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 672.97 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/672.97 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 672.97 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 137,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,958.85/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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