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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 672.98 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 672.98 and 123.99 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 672.98 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/672.98 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 672.98 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 83,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,442.17/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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