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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.71, 672.98 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.71, 672.98 and 124.08 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.71 : 672.98 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.71/672.98 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.71x = 672.98 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.71x = 83,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,500.21/448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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