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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.67, 672.98 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.67, 672.98 and 140.47 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.67 : 672.98 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.67/672.98 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.67x = 672.98 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.67x = 94,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,531.12/448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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