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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.70, 672.98 and 201.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.70, 672.98 and 201.85 is: 302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.70 : 672.98 = 201.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.70/672.98 = 201.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.70x = 672.98 × 201.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.70x = 135,838.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,838.32/448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.74

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